completely new to CD ?

I have heard that cloth is a great option for breastfed babies with explosive poop. We used disposables with our DD, but are considering cloth this time around (due in 8 weeks). I know absolutely nothing, but Sun Baby was recommended. Does anyone know specifically which diapers are best for the explosive poop situation or if it is even true that cloth is better than disposable in this case? Also, my DD was 6 lb 9 oz, not tiny, but I noticed the Sun Baby site says they fit 7 lbs plus. What would I need to get started with a smaller newborn, or have you all found these to fit your newborn fine? All input is appreciated. We will probably still use some disposables, especially when we get past the explosive poop phase (happened once each morning with DD until about 3 months), but I knew green parenting would have the best advice available on these boards. My husband stays at home while I go to medical school so any tips along the lines of washing/caring for CD would be appreciated too since he'll be the primary person responsible for that.

I have heard that cloth is a great option for breastfed babies with explosive poop. We used disposables with our DD, but are considering cloth this time around (due in 8 weeks). I know absolutely nothing, but Sun Baby was recommended. Does anyone know specifically which diapers are best for the explosive poop situation or if it is even true that cloth is better than disposable in this case? Also, my DD was 6 lb 9 oz, not tiny, but I noticed the Sun Baby site says they fit 7 lbs plus. What would I need to get started with a smaller newborn, or have you all found these to fit your newborn fine? All input is appreciated. We will probably still use some disposables, especially when we get past the explosive poop phase (happened once each morning with DD until about 3 months), but I knew green parenting would have the best advice available on these boards. My husband stays at home while I go to medical school so any tips along the lines of washing/caring for CD would be appreciated too since he'll be the primary person responsible for that.

There is a post Cloth 101 that is great for helping you get started. I noticed that my babys poop is better contained in cloth than disposables. You will probably need a fitted rather than a one size for newborns. One size cloths will just not fit some newborns right.

There is a post Cloth 101 that is great for helping you get started. I noticed that my babys poop is better contained in cloth than disposables. You will probably need a fitted rather than a one size for newborns. One size cloths will just not fit some newborns right.

My first was in disposables and had daily explosions (well into like 6 months!!) this baby has not had an explosion in cloth yet (she's 9 months now!) and my baby was big (8lbs 5oz) and grew very fast... She didn't fit onesize very well until 2-3 weeks and they were very bulky at that point, I preferred newborn diapers in the early stages.

My first was in disposables and had daily explosions (well into like 6 months!!) this baby has not had an explosion in cloth yet (she's 9 months now!) and my baby was big (8lbs 5oz) and grew very fast... She didn't fit onesize very well until 2-3 weeks and they were very bulky at that point, I preferred newborn diapers in the early stages.

If you decide on Sunbaby I have some like new adorable girly prints for sale:) Check out the "pockets for sale" post. If you are interested, shoot me an email. I also have two Grovia Shells that you could use over prefolds if you wanted to try that route too. The Grovias offer disposable inserts you can use in the beginning for the tar poo. The disposables are great for on the go too. akloncki@gmail.com

If you decide on Sunbaby I have some like new adorable girly prints for sale:) Check out the "pockets for sale" post. If you are interested, shoot me an email. I also have two Grovia Shells that you could use over prefolds if you wanted to try that route too. The Grovias offer disposable inserts you can use in the beginning for the tar poo. The disposables are great for on the go too. akloncki@gmail.com

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